Summer Middle School Ministry Internship - UPC
The Youth Mission and Ministry (YMM) Department at University Presbyterian Church is currently seeking applicants for a full time summer internship position for Middle School Ministries. The Internship is for 11 weeks during the months of June, July and August. The internship is an excellent way to grow and learn in a ministry focused on Christ and relationships. Interns will gain practical ministry experience and receive personal and professional guidance and support to explore gifts and a call to vocational ministry. During the internship time is provided for spiritual, practical, and theological development.
If you have any questions please contact Bianca Quezada (biancaq@upc.org) or Erica Wood (ericaw@upc.org).
Dir. of Youth Ministry - Sammamish PC
SUMMARY
The Director supports SPC’s mission of being a “Christ Centered, Mission Minded Family.” The Youth Director will thoughtfully and prayerfully work to articulate and implement this mission in age appropriate ways for the Mid-High and Sr. High youth of SPC – within the congregation and the broader community. The Youth Director will work with volunteer leaders, staff, students, and parents to help students grow as disciples of Jesus.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to Associate Pastor of Adult, Mission, and Youth
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Youth Ministry Coordinator
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Cultivating a holistic and relational youth ministry
Develop and grow a youth ministry department which invites leaders to invest in lives of students and equips families to grow in faith and service to Christ.
With leaders
· Recruit, nurture, and develop lay leaders to be partners in ministry to students.
· Coordinate volunteer involvement, encourage them to support one another, and equip them to use their gifts in ministry.
With students
· Initiate and pursue contact with students, individually and in groups, to care for them and to communicate the love of Jesus through words and actions.
· Promote community between students, and between students and leaders.
With parents
· Encourage and equip parents to join in the work of helping their children grow as disciples.
· Communicate clearly with parents and build partnerships with parent teams to assist in programmatic ministry.
2. Program Management—weekly and special events
· Work with staff and volunteer teams to encourage students’ spiritual growth through study of scripture, prayer, fellowship and service:
o Contribute creative ideas, insight, vision, and enthusiasm for youth programs.
o Plan and implement curriculum for year-long and summer ministry programs--Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, small groups, special events, retreats, and mission projects.
· Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth, humor, and effectiveness.
· Invite, coordinate, and equip leaders to take various roles in programs and special events.
· Assist in developing and executing other youth department-wide events as needed.
HOURS
Full time, exempt
Compensation: A competitive compensation package will be offered based on experience.
Youth Dir. - Bethany PC
The Director of Youth Ministries will lead middle school and high school ministries at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Christian formation and fellowship. The Director will lead all aspects of the program including leader development, broader mission planning, youth relational ministry and integration into the broader church.
Posting Period: 4/22-5/22
Contact Information: Please email all resumes with a cover letter to Mistina Grieger at mistinamg@gmail.com
Salary: Competitive salary with benefits
Start Date: Late June 2016
Youth Dir. - Redmond PC
We seek to faithfully follow Jesus Christ in the 21st century, pursuing vibrant worship, spiritual formation, and service to others. Ministries to youth and children are of paramount importance to our PCUSA community. Today we are a vital community of 200 members and friends. At Redmond Presbyterian (RPC), we want each person to know they matter to God and to us. We intentionally focus on age-appropriate opportunities to experience faith development. Youth includes 6th-12th grades, with middle and high school groups.
Responsibilities: (will vary depending on hours negotiated)
- Initiates contact with students in order to build healthy relationships and provide a welcoming atmosphere where the gospel can be thoughtfully communicated through words and actions.
- Plans and provides leadership for youth ministry programs including: Sunday morning worship and education, weekly fellowship times, retreats, mission projects, Bible studies/small groups, seasonal and special activities
- Builds, equips, directs, and supports an on-going volunteer leadership team.
- Works and plans with colleagues by attending weekly church staff and monthly Youth Commission meetings.
- Communicates regularly with youth, parents and church community including weekly bulletins, newsletter, Sunday announcements, website, and other digital technologies.
- Exemplifies the mission and ministries developed by the Church’s leadership and seeks to integrate youth into the mutigenerational church community.